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Daily Archives: 07/01/2015
IHBC’s opens 2015 with a quiz for ‘Conservation 2014’
We have devised a quiz of 2014 conservation and heritage news, featuring stories from across the IHBC regions and from a wide range of conservation competencies; how much do you remember from the year? No prizes, it’s just for fun, … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes NY Honours: Heritage, conservation, development, etc.
The IHBC is delighted to welcome the many notable honours that have been awarded this year to those working in heritage, conservation, construction, culture and architecture, a selection of which is offered below. IHBC particularly welcomes the recognition of Diana … Continue reading
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Wilfred Owen’s home listed
The war poet Wilfred Owen’s home has been given Grade II listed building status. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) writes: Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey lists the Shrewsbury home of war poet Wilfred Owen as government continues to … Continue reading
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DCLG: ‘Cutting red tape’ for housebuilders and tenants
The latest 6 monthly statement on regulations due to come into force between January and June 2015 has been released by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), including details of measures related to housebuilding, home ownership and home … Continue reading
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DWP & DCMS survey: Improve access to sporting venues
DCMS (The Department for Culture Media and Sport) and DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) have launched a joint online survey seeking views and experiences of disabled sports fans to help improve the experience of all users of sporting venues, … Continue reading
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Pickles doubled rulings in 2014
Communities secretary Eric Pickles decided almost double the number of call-ins and recovered appeals in 2014 compared to 2013, according to an exclusive analysis by Planning. Search Planning Resource
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Consultation: UK / European City of Culture
The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a consultation aiming to seek views on the implementation and bidding process for the UK City of Culture title, with a deadline of 23 January. DCMS writes: Derry-Londonderry was the … Continue reading
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English Heritage’s ‘National Collection’ history online
A history of the National Heritage Collection has been published by English Heritage (EH) in a series of eight reports, free to download online. EH writes: This is the most in-depth research into the history of the collection ever undertaken. … Continue reading
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New edition of ‘Scotland’s Listed Buildings’ online
The revised Scotland’s Listed Buildings publication reflecting recent legislation changes is now available for download from HS’s website. Download the new ‘Scotland’s Listed Buildings’
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English cities ‘Car dependency scorecard’ results
The Campaign for Better Transport has issued a report this month detailing the cities in England that are considered to be the most car dependent (Peterborough and Colchester) and least car dependent (London and Manchester), and considered the subsequent potential … Continue reading
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Call for papers: Historic street furniture conference
The Historical Metallurgy Society (HMS) has issued a call for papers for its 2015 conference, with a deadline of 28 February. HMS writes: The scope of the conference is not limited to any particular period. Although any relevant contribution will … Continue reading
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Interiors: how many stages would it take to create William Morris wallpaper?
Artist Jeremy Deller has created a digital animation, showcased on the Guardian website, which details the 33 stages of creating a roll of William Morris wallpaper. View the animation IHBC newsblogs on historic interiors IHBC’s Context on historic interiors
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